What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher K-12 position at Akron Public Schools?
Posting Opens June 12, 2024 Posting Closes Open until filled
The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for an Art Teacher K-12, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 days). Salary range TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit - AEA. This position is a State Teachers Retirement System position.
Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.
Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dawn Wilson, Curriculum & Instruction, Fine Arts, 330-761-3189 or the Department of Human Capital, 330-761-2788.
QUALIFICATIONS - Required
Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for an Art Teacher K-12, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 days). Salary range TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit - AEA. This position is a State Teachers Retirement System position.
Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.
Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dawn Wilson, Curriculum & Instruction, Fine Arts, 330-761-3189 or the Department of Human Capital, 330-761-2788.
QUALIFICATIONS - Required
- Valid Ohio K-12 Art licensure.
- Experience in and commitment to working with urban school students and regional professionals in a multicultural setting to produce high-quality artistic experiences
- Demonstrates performance competence in a variety of media
- Evidence of advanced knowledge in art pedagogy
- Strong belief in arts integration
- Demonstrates organizational skills
- Assumes responsibility for art instruction in an individual, small group and classroom situation
- Creates an environment that is conducive to learning
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
- Develops reasonable rules of classroom behaviors and procedures
- Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
- Collaborates with the other art specialists and classroom teachers to develop interdisciplinary units
- Serves as an art resource person to classroom teachers
- Works with the other specialists on school-wide programs and projects
- Plans a program of study that meets the students’ needs and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of building administrator
- Participates in appropriate staff development
- Assists in procuring community/business partnerships
- Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s)
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
- Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
- Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator
Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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